South Burlington intro.South Burlington lies on Lake Champlain in the state of Vermont. Overall, Burlington’s status as the biggest and most important city in Vermont combined with its liberal, college town atmosphere makes this a satisfying place to visit. Hotels in South Burlington are comfortable and convenient, and many of them overlook Burlington Bay on the lake. While most of the tourist attractions are in Burlington city proper, South Burlington has a thriving industrial base that supports the local population. Burlington Airport is also close to hotels in South Burlington, so visitors are likely to stay here for their first and last nights in the region. Interstates 89 and 189 are joined by US Routes 2 and 7, making this an important transportation crossroads in Vermont. Visitors drive in from across New England to join local festivals including Winter Carnival, Summer Jazz Festival and Discover Jazz Festival. During events like these, South Burlington hotels are especially busy.